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Weddings

The Art Institute of Chicago is the perfect location to celebrate those special events in your life that you’ll cherish forever.

With a myriad of special event spaces ranging from traditional to modern, the museum offers endless options for your engagement party, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, wedding ceremony, or reception.

Classic spaces, such as the Chicago Stock Exchange Trading Room, add instant vintage glamour to your celebration, while the Modern Wing’s sleek, elegant design acts as a blank canvas awaiting the creation of your masterpiece event. A private viewing of the permanent collection or special exhibitions can be added to create a truly extraordinary experience.

Bon Appétit, the exclusive on-site event caterer for the Art Institute of Chicago, will exceed your expectations with seamless, sophisticated service and culinary excellence, preparing enticing menus with a variety of flexible options.

The Modern Wing was named Brides Chicago 2011 magazine editor’s choice for reception sites in the museums/art galleries category.

Social Event Menus

Bon Appétit has an array of menus available for all types of social events, with special packages available just for weddings. Our planners work with you to create the perfect menu for your budget. Fresh, seasonal ingredients make each dish a unique work of art. Menu items can be combined in a variety of ways to make your event one of a kind.

1 day 59 min agoThe Art Institute of ChicagoCONVERSATIONS—Join us every Thursday evening in April as we explore the parallels between the disruptions of our digital age and the radically changing society of a century ago, reflected in the exhibition #ShatterRuptureBreak.
Conversations: The Modern Series—http://bit.ly/19q4PeR